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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Riga by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane IST - RIX
    6h 35m
    $120–320

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus bus Gns-02
    2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus 8252
    44h 34m
    $174–195

  3. Drive 2,362.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Rigacar car 2,362.5 km
    32h 58m
    $426–615

  4. Bus via Chernivtsi

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus bus Gns-04 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus 8252
    46h
    $168–187

  5. Bus via Kyiv

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $158–212

Istanbul to Riga by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, and LOT fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Riga Central Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 44h 34m.

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